Workers from a garment factory blocked gathered in droves to protest in front of their workplace.
The protest erupted in front of the Xinhao Sun Garment Factory located in St. 371, Village 4, Sangkat Stung Meanchey 3, Khan Meanchey. It took place on the afternoon of November 24.
According to the workers who came to the protest, the protest erupted over the termination of the employment of the worker representative by the factory owner. The workers came to the protest and listed their demands to the factory owner.
The demands listed by the workers included: end of the year claim, seniority pays, maternity pays, proper implementation of the labour laws, and the instalment of a workers’ representative.
During the protest, no company representative met with the workers to negotiate with them. Workers stated that neither the factory owner or representative met with them to listen to their demands.
A worker told local reporters that if their demands are not, they will continue to protest.
